Santo Domingo de los Colorados weather in March (Ecuador)

How is the weather in Santo Domingo de los Colorados in March? This guide provides all the details you need.

In March, Santo Domingo de los Colorados generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 27°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 20°C.

Santo Domingo de los Colorados in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 442 mm for the month. Typically around 28 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 122 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Santo Domingo de los Colorados. June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santo Domingo de los Colorados climate page with graphs.

 

Santo Domingo de los Colorados, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 20°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 93%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 442 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 28 days  
HumidityHumidity 82% *  
SunshineSunshine 122 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Quito, Ecuador (74 KM, 46 Miles).

Where to go in Ecuador in March

Find out more about the weather in Ecuador in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Santo Domingo de los Colorados in March?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in March.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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